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Jerrell Alvin Hood, age 85, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 17, 2022 in Kerrville, Texas.
Jerrell, or as most called him, ‘Jerry,’ was born in Milano, Texas to Jessie Alvin Hood and Lila Grace Hood on September 7, 1936.
Jerry graduated from Milano High School in 1955. Upon graduation, he served in the United States Navy for 4 years. When he left the Navy, Jerry worked for an offshore drilling company before attending the Texas Game Warden Academy. In 1962, he began his career as a Texas Game Warden and married Peggy Ann Taylor in Comfort, Texas. They welcomed two sons, Howard Wade Hood (1963) and Jeffrey Clay Hood (1964).
In the late 1960s, Jerry transitioned into the ag-chemical business, and his career took the family to Rosebud, Texas, Hereford, Texas, and Brush, Colorado. They finally put down roots in Kerrville, Texas in April 1970. That year, Jerry acquired his real estate license. In 1971, he founded Tierra Linda Ranch Estates. Jerry spent the next 40+ years working in real estate in the Texas Hill Country.
Truly, to know Jerry, was to love him. He never met a stranger, and his jovial demeanor lit up a room. He had a knack for conversation and would spin stories with a twinkle in his eye. He will be remembered for his excellent marksmanship, amusing colloquialisms, love of Notre Dame football, and an inspiring commitment to his Catholic faith.
Jerry was preceded in death by his wife, Peggy Ann Hood; parents, Jessie Alvin Hood and Lila Grace Hood; brothers, Howard Wayne Hood and Allen Perry Hood; sister, Barbara Ann Hood.
Jerry is survived by his two sons, Howard Wade Hood (Marina), Jeffrey Clay Hood; sister, Wanda Sue Chandler (Charles); grandchildren, Brittany Kathleen Hood, Hillary Ann Kennon (Alex), Shelby Renee Donnellan (Patrick), Conner Wade Hood. He also left behind 5 great-grandchildren (Avery, Willow, Aiden, Brecken, Dixey) and several nieces and nephews.
A funeral mass will be held at 10:00AM on Saturday, January 29, 2022 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Comfort, Texas. A private family burial will follow.
The family would like to extend the most sincere thanks to Elizabeth Maldonado for caring for Jerry over the past 8 years. Additionally, the staff of Peterson Hospice provided incredibly compassionate care during the final weeks of Jerry’s life. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Peterson Hospice in Kerrville.
Jerrell, or as most called him, ‘Jerry,’ was born in Milano, Texas to Jessie Alvin Hood and Lila Grace Hood on September 7, 1936.
Jerry graduated from Milano High School in 1955. Upon graduation, he served in the United States Navy for 4 years. When he left the Navy, Jerry worked for an offshore drilling company before attending the Texas Game Warden Academy. In 1962, he began his career as a Texas Game Warden and married Peggy Ann Taylor in Comfort, Texas. They welcomed two sons, Howard Wade Hood (1963) and Jeffrey Clay Hood (1964).
In the late 1960s, Jerry transitioned into the ag-chemical business, and his career took the family to Rosebud, Texas, Hereford, Texas, and Brush, Colorado. They finally put down roots in Kerrville, Texas in April 1970. That year, Jerry acquired his real estate license. In 1971, he founded Tierra Linda Ranch Estates. Jerry spent the next 40+ years working in real estate in the Texas Hill Country.
Truly, to know Jerry, was to love him. He never met a stranger, and his jovial demeanor lit up a room. He had a knack for conversation and would spin stories with a twinkle in his eye. He will be remembered for his excellent marksmanship, amusing colloquialisms, love of Notre Dame football, and an inspiring commitment to his Catholic faith.
Jerry was preceded in death by his wife, Peggy Ann Hood; parents, Jessie Alvin Hood and Lila Grace Hood; brothers, Howard Wayne Hood and Allen Perry Hood; sister, Barbara Ann Hood.
Jerry is survived by his two sons, Howard Wade Hood (Marina), Jeffrey Clay Hood; sister, Wanda Sue Chandler (Charles); grandchildren, Brittany Kathleen Hood, Hillary Ann Kennon (Alex), Shelby Renee Donnellan (Patrick), Conner Wade Hood. He also left behind 5 great-grandchildren (Avery, Willow, Aiden, Brecken, Dixey) and several nieces and nephews.
A funeral mass will be held at 10:00AM on Saturday, January 29, 2022 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Comfort, Texas. A private family burial will follow.
The family would like to extend the most sincere thanks to Elizabeth Maldonado for caring for Jerry over the past 8 years. Additionally, the staff of Peterson Hospice provided incredibly compassionate care during the final weeks of Jerry’s life. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Peterson Hospice in Kerrville.